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Shaye Ⓑ Hopkins

@morningshaye

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📌 Broadway Performer | Choreographer
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been belting out Bon Jovi anthems at full, unapologetic volume. Teaching jump progressions in a jazz class, on road trips, underage at the pub, and on the NYC subway when a busker dared the whole carriage to sing “Livin’ On A Prayer” (it always works, and it always will).

Then in 2019 I met David Bryan while working on Diana the musical, and quickly learned he’s not just one talented MF, but also one of the funniest, most genuine, all around good humans ever. Last week he, @bonjovi @jonbonjovi @philx1111 @everettbradley @john_shanks @hugh_mcdonald_official and Tico Torres, blew the actual roof off @thegarden . Somehow I ended up watching Bon Jovi live with 20,000 fans on Tuesday night, celebrating a long awaited comeback and our legendary friend, @davidbryanmusic . LFG🔥🔥🔥🔥#forevertour by @morningshaye

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What a night! Earlier this month @thegkeegan and I got to reunite with the incredible @austheatrefest at their 2026 Spring Gala and wow, did they deliver!

We gathered to celebrate three absolute powerhouses making waves in the arts here in the U.S. The brilliant @carmiedean, @pinklaydee, and @ainsleymelham.

There were unforgettable performances by the phenomenal @ameliafpcormack, @ainsleymelham , and @charlieehead , all held together beautifully by our radiant host, @elise_mccann.

Huge love to @matthewleerobinson and my Grease partner-in-crime @scottandersonmorris for being the ultimate table hosts, and to @missamycampbell @rebecca_lynne_m @andrew.g.paradis @kellylamorwilson @craighaffner_producer and @jessscd for being absolute legends to spend the evening with!

And a massive congratulations to @markbarford and @connordelves for continuing to champion Aussie talent on the world stage. Year after year, the talent speaks for itself and Australia truly is a force to be reckoned with! 🇦🇺🌟

We’re out here and we’re not going anywhere. So proud of this community! 💛

(PS: If you have not seen Amelia Cormack sing the S#it out of Carmel Deans brilliant piece ‘Phenomenal”, you better head over to her page and check it out now!)

📸 by @eduardomunnoz taken in The Players by @morningshaye

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Thrilled to join @Netflix last night for the launch of MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORYZ. And yes, we even got a little Q&A with the man himself (swipe right… 👀).

Big congrats to everyone involved in bringing this haunting story to life. @ryanmurphyproductions

#Netflix #EdGein #MonsterDoc #TrueCrime by @morningshaye

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This year has been BUSY and I have been MIA from socials. But last weekend we finally returned to San Diego after 6 years, to see the world premiere of the new musical @theheartmusical at @lajollaplayhouse and spend some quality time with our wonderful friends. (Do not swipe left if you don’t want to see us fully embracing our Mum & Dad era lol)

The show is literally electric and the cast - phenomenal! Biggest shout out to our ridiculously talented friends @ianeisendrathmusic and @anniee_music who wrote the music and lyrics, Chris Ashley who directed, @kaitkerrigan who wrote the book, @nopenother who beautifully choreographed and our fav @ashleyjandrews who is the associate choreographer. Huge congratulations to crew, cast and creatives all around! They have already sold out once, so if you can get tickets - run! (Also, thank you to @richardjhinds for lending his photography skills to prove we were in fact there 🥰).

Also, chookas to our @kpennylane on her premiere opening of @huzzahmusical at the prestigious @theoldglobe . They are lucky to have you treading those boards!! Big Thank you to The Pennys for hosting us and embracing baby Gibbs. We had THE BEST time hanging with friends, going to the @sandiegozoo and being absolute beach bums for the first time in forever.. Until next time Cali! by @morningshaye

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Proof of life on date night. @thebigdewaal by @morningshaye

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Had the absolute pleasure celebrating @haleybmusic and all the amazing women nominated to watch on Broadway tonight. Each was recognized for their meaningful contribution to the industry and an initiative started by the @broadwaywomensfund that continues to champion gender equality.

Thankyou to the @museumofbroadway for having us and big shout out to Jamila, Savana and Valerie for a wonderful evening. L👀king forward to watching and cheerleading this space for any years to come!! 🍾👏🏻🎉#broadway #womenofbroadway #womentowatch by @morningshaye

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Firstly, could not be more proud or ecstatic for my wonderful friend @ianeisendrathmusic on the release of Snow White. For years you worked on this project and I cannot wait for everyone to HEAR the magic you made!

Secondly, huge congrats to my @thegkeegan for your first Disney feature film - so cool! If Visas weren’t delayed and COVID wasn’t being all COVIDY it would have been a blast to have been involved, but I can’t wait to see all those High Ho’s on screen. Congrats to everyone involved with the 🎞️ it takes a village!! @snowwhite_movie @justinpaulmusic @benjpasek @disney by @morningshaye

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G and I were lucky enough to see the world premiere of @howtopoisonaplanet in New York last night, directed and produced by Katrina McGowan, Janine Hosking, and Mat Cornwell. Diving deeper into the 3M lawsuit and their role in creating and subjecting 98% of the planet to PFAS- forever chemicals with catastrophic events.

With behind the scenes access to the largest litigation involving drinking water in American history, How to Poison A Planet investigates how the use of a product as seemingly harmless as firefighting foam, has resulted in the contamination of communities all over the world. Spanning from the heart of New York City to a small First Nations community in Australia the film exposes one of the most widespread environmental disasters in human history.
Thanks for having us @stanaustralia @markruffalo and for the courageous individuals, communities and professionals who continue to try and hold these large corporations accountable 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 taken in New York, New York by @morningshaye

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Swinging is actually how I met my now husband of 12 years. It’s also how I made my Broadway debut.. Happy #nationalswingday

( swinging a musical- not the “other” kind..)

Sending love to all the swingers out there- you’re invaluable! @rockofagesmusical @dianaonbroadway @georgygirlstage by @morningshaye

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Gagged that SNL celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and I was lucky to be the tiniest part.

The wonderful Nick kennel brought me on board for my second project working with him. And anyone who knows him understands what a gift that is. Also- why have I worn so many baby pink leotards for professional gigs? To all the comedians, artists, writers, crew and producers that continue to make the people laugh - happy 50th!! #snl #snl50 by @morningshaye

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Happy Birthday to my ride or die! We’ve had amazing adventures and been through it all over the past 14 years—the good, the bad, the crazy, and the ugly. These are just a few of my favorite memories with you ( including singing Gibson to sleep at 3am in the morning after being up for 48 hours straight singing because that’s the only way he would ever sleep) Here’s to another trip around the sun as you step into your Dad era. I have a feeling this next chapter will be your best yet! Xo @thegkeegan by @morningshaye

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Mum and Dad date night out on Saturday night to see the one and only @kpennylane absolutely slay in @forbiddenbroadway2024. She is a SUPERSTAR and the true definition of artist through and through. I cannot wait to see where she death drops next. Also, a lovely reason to bump into the beautiful @maddie_hall_ 😍😍😍 by @morningshaye

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